With the support of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) and organized by SUP VC, a panel discussion titled INNOSTART on the topic “Support for Azerbaijani Startups” was held at Nakhchivan State University.
The panel featured Nijat Amiraslanov, Head of the “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center, Mubariz Shahbazli, Director of the UNEC Incubation Center, and Huseyn Asgarli, Head of the IT Department of NSU, as speakers. The main purpose of the panel was to familiarize young people in the region with innovation and startup opportunities and to encourage them to engage in this field. During the panel, there was a broad exchange of views on state support mechanisms for startups, investment opportunities, and the innovation environment
A $1 Million Prize Pool Awaits You!
Registration is now open for the "Digital Startup Awards" international competition, held in partnership with INNOLAND!
Digital Startup Awards is an international competition and development program aimed at boosting innovation and startup ecosystems across Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Mongolia.
Azerbaijani startups can apply in 3 exciting tracks:
🔹 Best Startup Project
For officially registered startups at the Seed or Series A stage.
🔹 Acceleration Program
For startups with at least 3 months of sales.
Participation of at least one team member is required (costs covered from September to December).
🔹 Incubation Program
For teams with an MVP or working prototype.
Official registration is required.
Winners will gain access to major opportunities and global recognition!
Learn more and register at: startupbase.uz/en/digital-startup-awards
Our residents — startups "Convitsa", “DoVotes”, and "Enverson" — will take part in the 1st Azerbaijan International Investment Forum.
This forum brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovative projects from around the world to discuss Azerbaijan’s investment environment, new opportunities, and future collaborations.
We wish our teams the best of success!
A meeting was held at the “Innovation Center” with representatives of the High Technologies Park.
Vusal Rustamov, Director of the “Innovation Center” of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with a delegation led by Nihat Majidov, Chief Executive Officer of the High Technologies Park of the Ministry of Science and Education.
During the meeting, the activities of the “Innovation Center” and the High Technologies Park, the “SABAH.city” innovation township project, as well as potential areas of cooperation were discussed.
The parties reviewed opportunities for joint activities aimed at the development of the innovation ecosystem, enhancing the knowledge and skills of young people in the field of high technologies, and supporting startup projects.
As part of the meeting, the guests also visited the “INNOLAND” Incubation and Acceleration Center, iLab, ASAN Innovative Development Center, and the “Bilim Azerbaijan” project.
They were provided with detailed information about the projects implemented by these centers, resident startups, and innovative initiatives.